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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 09/01/2026 > aim-for-high-value-careers-zahid-tells-rural-youths

Aim for high-value careers, Zahid tells rural youths

56+ min ago   (499+ words) SHAH ALAM: Rural youth should aim for high-value careers like semiconductor technicians and software developers and not treat farming or handicraft as the ceiling of their ambitions, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid, who is…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 09/01/2026 > appeas-courtl-allows-rosmah-to-adduce-new-evidence-in-solar-project-appeal

Appeas courtl allows Rosmah to adduce new evidence in solar project appeal

51+ min ago   (203+ words) PUTRAJAYA: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has succeeded at the Court of Appeal in her bid to adduce new evidence in the appeal against her conviction and sentence in the RM1.25bil solar hybrid project case. A three-judge panel chaired by Justice Azhahari…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 09/01/2026 > eight-gaming-highlights-you-missed-at-gamescom-last-week

Eight gaming highlights you missed at Gamescom last week

5+ hour, 31+ min ago   (792+ words) COLOGNE: From gloomy survival horror and paranormal action to demanding samurai combat, space warriors and a family-friendly revival of a cult platformer: The range of exciting new games at this year's Gamescom at the end of August was once again…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 09/01/2026 > teen-motorcyclist-killed-after-being-trapped-under-car-on-nse-near-simpang-pulai

Teen motorcyclist killed after being trapped under car on NSE near Simpang Pulai

6+ hour, 47+ min ago   (130+ words) IPOH: An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he was trapped underneath a car following a crash along the North-South Expressway near Simpang Pulai on Monday (Aug 31) night. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the…...

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thestar.com.my > news > nation > 09/01/2026 > hotels-expect-70-rise-in-stays

Hotels expect 70% rise in stays

3+ hour, 58+ min ago   (523+ words) PETALING JAYA: Nationwide hotel occupancy is expected to average about 70% during the National Day and school holiday period as more Malaysians opt to spend their break locally. Domestic travel is expected to remain firm between Aug 28 and Sept 7. “In fact,…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 09/01/2026 > amazon-sued-by-ftc-and-over-20-us-states

Amazon sued by FTC and over 20 US states

4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (130+ words) Aug 31 (Reuters) - The ⁠U.S. Federal Trade Commission on ⁠Monday sued Amazon.com, with more than ‌20 U.S. states joining the lawsuit, according to court records. The agency planned to file a lawsuit, ​alleging Amazon manipulated prices for ⁠advertisements on its…...

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thestar.com.my > aseanplus > aseanplus-news > 08/31/2026 > ai-rules---lg-creates-virtual-k-pop-group-to-promote-washer-dryer-in-spin-on-home-appliance-ads

AI rules - LG creates virtual K-pop group to promote washer-dryer in spin on home appliance ads

8+ hour, 45+ min ago   (425+ words) SEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN): A new idol group has entered the K-pop scene, but there is no entertainment agency behind it. There is a washing machine. AI-Dol, the five-member virtual girl group from LG Electronics, breaks with the traditional…...

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thestar.com.my > sport > others > 09/01/2026 > leaders-gather-in-kyrgyzstan-for-the-world-nomad-games

Other Sports: Leaders gather in Kyrgyzstan for the World Nomad Games

15+ hour, 29+ min ago   (145+ words) BISHKEK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - ⁠Leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian ⁠Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President ‌Masoud Pezeshkian have arrived in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek for the World Nomad Games. The games' opening ceremony took place ​on Sunday…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 08/31/2026 > sony-warner-music-sue-anthropic-over-songs-used-in-ai-training

Sony, Warner Music sue Anthropic over songs used in AI training

12+ hour, 16+ min ago   (336+ words) Aug 31 (Reuters) - The ⁠music publishing branches of Sony Music and Warner Music have sued Anthropic ⁠in California federal court for allegedly misusing their copyrighted song compositions to ‌train its Claude AI models. Sony and Warner said in the complaint, filed…...

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thestar.com.my > tech > tech-news > 08/31/2026 > openai039s-ad-business-hits-1-billion-annualized-revenue-run-rate

OpenAI's ad business hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate

13+ hour, 2+ min ago   (252+ words) Aug 31 (Reuters) - OpenAI on ⁠Monday said ChatGPT Ads, the company's advertising business, has ⁠reached $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate, as adoption picks ‌up and global expansion rolls out. The company started testing ads in ChatGPT U.S. earlier this…...